National
More money for FADs
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Local
This year’s Budget will allocate an additional $200,000 over four years to establish fish aggregating devices around the southern islands.
Price control changes mean fuel price drops in pipeline
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Local
Cheaper fuel for Rarotonga residents will be the result of changes announced by the Price Tribunal to the current price control mechanism in the Cook Islands.
Flight issue needs united front, says PM
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PRIME Minister Henry Puna has asked Members of Parliament to stop playing ‘politics’ on the issue of Sunday flights to Aitutaki.
No-confidence vote likely
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Opposition will table a vote of no confidence against the Government in Parliament today.
CITC gives 100k for culture
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Local
One of the largest sponsorship deals in recent years was signed yesterday, with CITC confirming their sponsorship of $100,000 for the Te Maeva Nui constitution celebrations.
Signboard reveals colourful history
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Local
It’s easily the most iconic building on Rarotonga and now the colourful history of The Banana Court in Avarua is now available at a glance.
Bid to revive project petition
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Opposition will table a motion in Parliament today to revive the Te Mato Vai project petition.
Budget set for Monday
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Politics
This year’s Budget will be tabled in Parliament on Monday, June 15.
Business neglect fails the people
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Politics
The CIP Government has failed all Cook Islanders by not concentrating on developing the business economy, which in turn would provide jobs and opportunities, says Opposition Leader William ‘Smiley Heather.
Tourism to get marketing boost
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Local
There’s good news for the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation in this year’s Budget – the organisation is to get an extra $950,000 a year for marketing activities, says Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Henry Puna.
Extra funds will pay for ICI support
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Politics
There will be more money in the Budget to provide engineering support for Infrastructure Cook Islands, the Minister for Infrastructure Teariki Heather says.
MMR hits back at fishery critics
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE MINISTRY of Marine Resources (MMR) has hit back strongly at World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) reservations on the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification awarded to the Cook Islands albacore longline fishery.
UN hopes dashed by NZ
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands' hopes of becoming a member of the United Nations have been dashed by New Zealand.
Man wanted
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Crime
Police are looking for 24-year old Daniel Akama for questioning in relation to on-going criminal investigations they are conducting.
Fishing petition ready for Parliament
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Local
Anti-purse seining petitions from around the Cook Islands are being gathered ready for presentation to Parliament this Friday.
Win-win for environment, community
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Local
The National Environment Service recently conducted a whiteware and e-waste audit to determine how much is in urgent need of disposal on Rarotonga.
Cooks set to become ILO member
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands’ bid to be a member of the International Labour Organisations (ILO) could become a reality this Friday.
Increased social impact funding for most vulnerable in Pa Enua
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Increased funding to the Social Impact Funds will help the most vulnerable communities in the Pa Enua.
Improving numbers through education
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Education
The Cook Islands may not boast 100 percent literacy and numeracy, but the nation is still leading the way in the Pacific region.
El Nino means cyclones more likely
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
THERE is a greater possibility of cyclones during El Nino years, says Professor Fes de Scally.
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